1998 Cadillac Seville vs. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe
To start off, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Cadillac Seville. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Cadillac Seville would be higher. At 5,698 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Cadillac Seville (271 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. (247 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe weights approximately 577 kg more than 1998 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Cadillac Seville, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe (454 Nm) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm). This means 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Cadillac Seville | 1999 Chevrolet Tahoe | |
| Make | Cadillac | Chevrolet |
| Model | Seville | Tahoe |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 5698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1748 kg | 2325 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3310 mm |
